4 Top Places to Take Your Children When Sight Seeing in NYC
You may feel like planning a vacation to the Big Apple can be hard to do, especially with children in tow. Luckily, there is an endless selection of family-friendly things to do when sight seeing in NYC. Consider the following top four places to visit in New York with your family.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Founded in 1899, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum was the first one made just for kids. Since its creation, more than 300 museums for children have sprung up across the world. The museum uses innovative collections and hands-on exhibits to create its award-winning displays. You can take children from pre-school all the way through high school here, and they will all be entertained. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is one of just a few that have been accredited by the American Association of Museums. Plus, it’s the only one in the Big Apple that was approved. Be sure to check it out when sight-seeing in NYC.
Bronx Zoo
Children love the zoo, and what would sight seeing in NYC be without some time spent checking out exotic species? Located in Bronx Park, the zoo first opened in 1899. It is the biggest metropolitan zoo in America and among the biggest in the world. There are about 2.15 million visitors every year, and the zoo covers roughly 265 acres full of natural-styled habitats and park lands with the Bronx River running through it. Your children will love the award-winning exhibitions that span a large and diverse collection of exotic species.
Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum
Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum opened over 200 years ago. Since then, millions and millions of people have gone through the doors in eager anticipation of what was inside. You and your family will discover displays of popular musicians such as Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson as well as historic displays, providing both education and entertainment. You can spend an entire afternoon sight seeing in NYC, but nothing is quite as unique as the life-like wax people of Madame Tussauds.
Queen’s County Farm Museum
This farm and museum originated in 1697 and has New York’s largest tract of undisturbed farmland that still remains in use. There are 47 acres here that have been continuously farmed – longer than any other spot in New York State. There is a greenhouse complex, historic farm buildings, livestock, planting fields, herb gardens, orchards, and farm vehicles. Get your family away from the hectic city and enjoy some animals and the slower pace of the farm. You and your children can tour our fields, learn about the different livestock and farming technics used throughout history. Touring the farm can be the perfect way to round out your trip sight seeing in NYC. If you have questions or need more details, give us a call and we’ll be glad to help you out.